​Can I become a patient if I'm not a Christian?

Absolutely! Our office does not discriminate against anyone. We accept everyone and all are welcome! Our practice of Christian psychiatry is similar to the practice of our sub-specialties, because it is geared toward a specific patient population. Patients who desire and request Christian-based psychiatric treatment will receive it.

Will you try to convert me to Christianity?

Absolutely not. To do this would be extremely inappropriate and out of order. The decision about whether or not to receive Jesus Christ is extremely personal and private, and should be left between the individual and God.

What if I'm afraid to take psychiatric medication?

We believe in the role medication plays in treatment and we freely use it, when indicated. The use of medication is based purely on a patient by patient basis. Most patients benefit from it but some do not. We thoroughly educate our patients about the medication suggested for them and the reasons we believe it is necessary. The decision to go forward with medication is made between Dr. Fortuchang and the patient. Medication is typically started at a low dose and is slowly increased over time, as needed. This is done to help prevent any temporary unpleasant effects people can sometimes experience when first starting a medication or when switching to another one.

Do you do therapy with your patients?

Yes. We fully believe in the powerful effect of evidence-based psychotherapy and we are extremely skilled at providing it. Therapy is an excellent way to get to the root of issues. We do not believe in providing medication management services without psychotherapy. Some patients receive therapy from outside providers with whom we collaborate treatment, but we provide psychotherapy to the majority of our patients.

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What is different about The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center?

In addition to her extensive training and expertise in the field of psychiatry, Dr. Fortuchang is also educated in the area of Biblical counseling and is therefore a board-eligible professional Christian counselor.

She believes it is important to address the spirit in psychiatric treatment. The Bible teaches that we were all created as tri-part beings: we are a spirit, we have a soul and we live in body. Our spirit is the most important part of who we are, yet it is often neglected in traditional psychiatric settings. Dr. Fortuchang believes it is essential to treat patients in entirety: body, mind, soul and sprit, because unresolved issues in one area negatively affect the others. Using this approach allows her to identify and fully address the root issues in the lives of her patients.

Dr. Fortuchang views the practice of Christian psychiatry as one of her sub-specialities. Much like she has expertise in treating children, teens and in conducting forensic evaluations, she also has a great deal of experience in using a Biblical-approach when treating Christians who want their faith integrated in the treatment process.

However, Dr. Fortuchang also understands and appreciates that not every patient has a relationship with Jesus nor prefers a Christian-based approach to treatment. Though she has personally witnessed markedly profound improvement in patients who engaged in Christian-based treatment, she is just as skilled and equipped at providing excellent traditional psychiatric care to patients who prefer it. She honors, values and respects all of her patients (past, present and future), and she tailors their treatment to their specific needs and preferences.

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Do you take insurance?

We do not accept any insurance. We do not bill insurance companies. Because we are not contracted with any insurance panels, we are considered an "out-of-network" provider. Services are paid in full at the time of the appointment. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and health savings / flexible spending accounts.

​Patients are given a form (containing all information needed to reimburse and indicates that we have received full payment) to submit to their insurance company on their own for any reimbursement. Some patients choose to do this, some do not. Some choose not to file with their insurance company because they want to protect their privacy, and some do not want to involve their insurance provider due to concerns about how it might affect their insurance rate. Also, some insurance companies do not offer any mental health coverage to their customers.

Please allow us to explain why we have chosen not to contract directly with insurance companies. When providers are contracted with insurance companies, they are required to release patient medical records– even if the patient does not want them involved. In order for a contracted provider to be reimbursed, the insurance company requires that a diagnosis be given (as early as the initial visit) and submitted, even if the patient does not yet have one. We simply do not agree with this approach, nor do most patients. Most importantly, we do not agree with a third party (who has not gone to medical school) dictating the way in which we practice medicine. We are led only by God.

Therefore, it is our preference to give our patients the option to choose whether or not to involve their insurance provider. If so, they file our receipt and this form to receive any reimbursement. We do not do any billing or filing.

The Fort Christian Psychiatric Center does not discriminate against anyone. All are welcome. As an overtly Christian-based practice, we (empathically and without judgment) allow God to use us as vessels to accomplish His will.